World Heritage Discovery

3-Day Lord Howe Eco Package

Enjoy all the delights of Arajilla Retreat along with a highly informative introduction to the spectacular ecological wonders of Lord Howe, combining rest and relaxation with a day full of eco touring above and below the waterline.

Lord Howe Island was officially inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1981 – one of the first islands worldwide to be selected for long-term conservation. Its exceptional natural beauty, its diversity of landscapes and biota and the high proportion of rare and endemic animals, plants and invertebrates make Lord Howe an outstanding example of independent evolution. Our local and fully qualified underwater specialists are keen to show you this eco wonderland.

World Heritage Discovery inclusions:

  • a 5 hour guided North Bay Nature & Turtle Tour. Snorkel at three different locations in the lagoon viewing the amazing diversity of marine life including turtles and the wreck of the Favourite. Explore North Bay and walk the beach to view prolific land and seabirds plus study fascinating geology.
  • a 4 hour self guided glass bottom kayak of Lord Howe's protected lagoon - snorkel Slyphs Hole, kayak to and then climb Blackburn Island for a picnic lunch, afterwards continue to snorkel the kalidoscopic reef.
  • 3 nights' accommodation in a Kentia or Banyan Suite, with optional easy add-on nights.
  • all meals – gourmet breakfast, light lunch, three course dinner with menu changing daily, selected pre-dinner drinks, plus tea and coffee.
  • one copy of renowned local naturalist Ian Hutton's "Birds of Lord Howe Island Past and Present".
  • bicycles and return airport transfers on the Island.

Price of $1,995 per person twin share valid from 01 April 2011 to 30 November 2011; price of $2,220 per person valid from 1 Deccember 2011 until 31 March 2012.

Please note that all tours are weather dependent and will be conducted only when conditions permit. Any activity cancelled due to weather will be subject to a full refund of the specific tour cost. However all accommodation amendments and cancellations are subject to our normal booking conditions – Click here.